Uworld1-2 Flashcards
Meningococcal […] is responsible for many of the toxic effects observed in meningitis and meningococcemia.
Meningococcal lipooligosaccharide (LOS) is responsible for many of the toxic effects observed in meningitis and meningococcemia.Blood levels of LOS correlate closely with morbidity and mortality.
Meningococcal LOS differs from enteric LPS in that it takes the […] of LPS.
Meningococcal LOS differs from enteric LPS in that it takes the repeating O-antigen of LPS.LOS causes sepsis by the induction of a systemic inflammatory response characterized by TNF-alpha, IL-1beta, IL-6, and IL-8 production – formed secondary to interaction with TLR4.
Pyridoxine is recommended for patients with calcium stones who have […].
Pyridoxine is recommended for patients with calcium stones who have hyperoxaluria.
[…] is recommended for patients with calcium stones who have hyperoxaluria.
Pyridoxine is recommended for patients with calcium stones who have hyperoxaluria.
[…] is the most commonly occuring primary immunodeficiency.
Selective IgA deficiency is the most commonly occuring primary immunodeficiency.Assoc. with recurrent sinopulm and GI infxn and anaphylaxis with transfused blood products
With gallstone ileus, the stone is most likely to become lodged in the […].
With gallstone ileus, the stone is most likely to become lodged in the ileum.Obstructs at ileocecal valve, which is used to handling liquids
Extensive desmosine crosslinking involving the amino acid […] accounts for elastin’s resilient properties.
Extensive desmosine crosslinking involving the amino acid lysine accounts for elastin’s resilient properties.Elastin is made of of glycine, alanine, and valine – also contains proline and lysine – unlike collagen, pro and lys are mostly not hydroxylated
During the initiation phase of apoptosis, protein-hydrolyzine […] are activated.
During the initiation phase of apoptosis, protein-hydrolyzine caspases are activated.Caspases cleave cellular proteins and activate DNAses
Bcl-2 and Bcl-x = […]
Bcl-2 and Bcl-x = anti-apoptotic proteins
Bak, Bax, and Bim = […]
Bak, Bax, and Bim = pro-apoptotic proteinsAllow for increased permeability of mitochondria –> release of caspase-activating substances like cyt c
TNFR1 and Fas (CD95) = […]
TNFR1 and Fas (CD95) = death receptors of the extrinsic pathway of apoptosisCross-linkage of Fas with its ligand –> creation of binding site for FADD –> caspase activation
NPV varies with […] of a disease.
NPV varies with pretest probability of a disease.Prevalence is directly related to pre-test probability and thus NPV
The […] nerve courses between the flexor digitorum superficialis and the flexor digitorum profundus.
The median nerve courses between the flexor digitorum superficialis and the flexor digitorum profundus.before entering the wrist through flexor retinaculum
The […] nerve courses directly between the biceps brachii and the coracobrachialis muscles.
The MC nerve courses directly between the biceps brachii and the coracobrachialis muscles.
The […] nerve courses between the flexor carpi ulnaris and the flexor digitorum profundus.
The ulnar nerve courses between the flexor carpi ulnaris and the flexor digitorum profundus.
The […] nerve courses between the olecranon and the medial epicondyle of the humerus.
The ulnar nerve courses between the olecranon and the medial epicondyle of the humerus.”funnybone”
The […] nerve courses through the supinator muscle.
The radial nerve courses through the supinator muscle.
The […] nerve courses with the brachial artery in the groove between the biceps brachii and the brachialis muscles.
The median nerve courses with the brachial artery in the groove between the biceps brachii and the brachialis muscles.Gains access to the forearm in the medial aspect of the antecubital fossa and then courses between humeral and ulnar heads of pronator teres
Buspirone = selective[…]
Buspirone = selective5HT1A agonistClinical response delayed for up to 2 weeks of daily use (–> not effective when used on as-needed basis)
Unlike DNA pol III, DNA pol I has […] activity that can remove RNA primers / damaged DNA segments
Unlike DNA pol III, DNA pol I has 5’ -> 3’ exonuclease activity that can remove RNA primers / damaged DNA segmentsBoth I and III have 3’ -> 5’ exonuclease activity for proofreading
H. flu’s X factor = […]H. flu’s V factor = NAD+
H. flu’s X factor = exoganous hematinH. flu’s V factor = NAD+Both are released by growth of S. aureus –> “satellite” phenomenon
H. flu’s X factor = exoganous hematinH. flu’s V factor = […]
H. flu’s X factor = exoganous hematinH. flu’s V factor = NAD+
Both are released by growth of S. aureus –> “satellite” phenomenon
The first microscopic changes of stroke occur 12-24 hours after cessation of blood supply and are described as […].
The first microscopic changes of stroke occur 12-24 hours after cessation of blood supply and are described as “red neurons”.Eosinophilic cytoplasm, pyknotic nuclei, loss of Nissl substance
Milrinone = […] inhibitor
Milrinone = phosphodiesteras isoenzyme 3 inhibitorIncreased cAMP –> increased cardiac contractilitycAMP also causes vasodilation, so limit use in hypotensive patients
Febuxostat is a new xanthine oxidase inhibitor that is thought to be safer in pts with […] and has fewer drug interactions compared to allopurinol.
Febuxostat is a new xanthine oxidase inhibitor that is thought to be safer in pts with renal dysfunction and has fewer drug interactions compared to allopurinol.
ETEC has two toxins: […]
ETEC has two toxins: heat labile (LT) and heat stable (ST)LT is similar to cholera toxin – ST increases cGMP
A high […] within beta cells causes the closure of potassium channels –> beta cell depolarization –> increased intracellular Ca2+ –> insulin release
A high ATP:ADP ratio within beta cells causes the closure of potassium channels –> beta cell depolarization –> increased intracellular Ca2+ –> insulin releaseSulfonylureas work by directly binding to the regulatory subunits of KATP channels, causing them to close
HIV’s env gene polyprotein product is glycosylated to gp160 and proteolytically cleaved within the ER and golgi to form the envelope glycoproteins […].
HIV’s env gene polyprotein product is glycosylated to gp160 and proteolytically cleaved within the ER and golgi to form the envelope glycoproteins gp120 and gp41.Mediate virion absorption by the target cells
HIV’s […] gene polyprotein product is glycosylated to gp160 and proteolytically cleaved within the ER and golgi to form the envelope glycoproteins gp120 and gp41.
HIV’s env gene polyprotein product is glycosylated to gp160 and proteolytically cleaved within the ER and golgi to form the envelope glycoproteins gp120 and gp41.Mediate virion absorption by the target cells
Muscarinic receptor in brain = […]
Muscarinic receptor in brain = M1Inhibition = confusion
Muscarinic receptor in heart = […]
Muscarinic receptor in heart = M2Inhibition = increased HR and contractility
Muscarinic receptor in lungs, bladder, eyes, GI, skin = […]
Muscarinic receptor in lungs, bladder, eyes, GI, skin = M3Inhibition = bronchodilation, detrusor relax, mydriasis, cycloplegia, constipation, decreased sweating –> increased temp.
Some selective COX2 inhibitors have been associated with an increased incidence of CV events, which may be related to decreased production of […].
Some selective COX2 inhibitors have been associated with an increased incidence of CV events, which may be related to decreased production of PGI2.
Fenfluramine, dexfenfluramine, and phentermine are […] – when used for more than 3 months’ duration, assoc. with pulmonary HTN
Fenfluramine, dexfenfluramine, and phentermine are appetite suppressants – when used for more than 3 months’ duration, assoc. with pulmonary HTN
Fenfluramine, dexfenfluramine, and phentermine are appetite suppressants – when used for more than 3 months’ duration, assoc. with […]
Fenfluramine, dexfenfluramine, and phentermine are appetite suppressants – when used for more than 3 months’ duration, assoc. with pulmonary HTN
Renal involvement in […] is identical to that seen in Berger disease
Renal involvement in HSP is identical to that seen in Berger diseaseIgA leukocytoclastic vasculitis limited to kidney –> megangial prolif and crescent formation
HSP = GI/GU bleeding + palpable purpura on buttocks/lower extr. + […]
HSP = GI/GU bleeding + palpable purpura on buttocks/lower extr. + self-limited migratory arthralgiasMost commonly in large joints of the lower extr. (ankle and knee), possibly because of their dependent nature
N. gonorrheae are facultative intracellular organisms often seen within […].
N. gonorrheae are facultative intracellular organisms often seen within neutrophils.
[…] is an endothelin-receptor antagonist that blocks the effects of endothelin – give for pulmonary HTN.
Bosentan is an endothelin-receptor antagonist that blocks the effects of endothelin – give for pulmonary HTN.Endothelin = a potent vasoconstrictor that also stimulated endothelial proliferation
Bosentan is an endothelin-receptor antagonist that blocks the effects of endothelin – give for […].
Bosentan is an endothelin-receptor antagonist that blocks the effects of endothelin – give for pulmonary HTN.Endothelin = a potent vasoconstrictor that also stimulated endothelial proliferation
Presenilin 1 gene on chromosome […]Presenilin 2 gene on chromosome 1
Presenilin 1 gene on chromosome 14Presenilin 2 gene on chromosome 1Assoc. with early-onset familial Alzheimer’s (<60yo)
Presenilin 1 gene on chromosome 14Presenilin 2 gene on chromosome […]
Presenilin 1 gene on chromosome 14Presenilin 2 gene on chromosome 1
Assoc. with early-onset familial Alzheimer’s (<60yo)
The […] terminal of the Fc portion of the heavy Ig chains represents the site that binds to the Fc receptors on neutrophils and macrophages.
The carboxy terminal of the Fc portion of the heavy Ig chains represents the site that binds to the Fc receptors on neutrophils and macrophages.–> phagocytosis of organism/ab complex
Steps to prevent central venous catheter infxns:- proper hand washing- full barrior precautions- […] for skin disinfection- avoid femoral insertion- remove when no longer needed
Steps to prevent central venous catheter infxns:- proper hand washing- full barrior precautions- chlorhexidine for skin disinfection- avoid femoral insertion- remove when no longer needed
Huntington’s –> atrophy of […]
Huntington’s –> atrophy of caudate nucleus and putamen (which together form the striatum)Loss of GABA-containing neurons(HD gene in chr. 4)
Orexin-A/B = […]-1/2
Orexin-A/B = hypocretin-1/2Hypocretin-1 levels are undetectable in the CSF in narcolepsy with cataplexy
Elevated 14-3-3 protein in CSF is helpful in dx of […].
Elevated 14-3-3 protein in CSF is helpful in dx of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.
Altered levels of the primary dopamine metaoblite, […], have been linked to many psych conditions.
Altered levels of the primary dopamine metaoblite, homovanillic acid, have been linked to many psych conditions.
The level of melatonin in CSF has been shown to decrease with the progression of […].
The level of melatonin in CSF has been shown to decrease with the progression of Alzheimer disease.
Euk flagella and cilia are composed of a central core known as the […] that is surrounded by cell membrane.
Euk flagella and cilia are composed of a central core known as the axoneme that is surrounded by cell membrane.
Sciatica most commonly involves (nerve roots) […].
Sciatica most commonly involves (nerve roots) L5 or S1.L5 loss -> post/lat thigh/leg pain shooting to inner footS1 loss -> post thigh pain and leg + wk plantarflexion + loss of ankle jerk rflx
Hemoglobin carries CO2 as […].
Hemoglobin carries CO2 as carbamate.15% …remaining 85% carried as bicarb within the RBCs
[…] is the principal cause of high RBC chloride content in venous blood.
“Chloride shift” is the principal cause of high RBC chloride content in venous blood.Bicarb diffuses out of the RBC and Cl- diffuse in to maintain electrical neutrality
Superficial gastric glands –> […] cellsDeep gastric glands –> chief cells
Superficial gastric glands –> parietal cellsDeep gastric glands –> chief cells
Superficial gastric glands –> parietal cellsDeep gastric glands –> […] cells
Superficial gastric glands –> parietal cellsDeep gastric glands –> chief cells
Linezolid’s important side effects are […].
Linezolid’s important side effects are thrombocytopenia and optic neuritis.
[…] (antibiotic) is associated with increased CPK levels and increased incidence of myopathy.
Daptomycin (antibiotic) is associated with increased CPK levels and increased incidence of myopathy.Daptomycin cannot treat gram-negs or pneumonia
Amphetamines are weak bases. Treat overdose with […].
Amphetamines are weak bases. Treat overdose with ammonium chloride.
Flow cytometry for PNH will show absence of GPI anchor and […] deficiency.
Flow cytometry for PNH will show absence of GPI anchor and CD55 / CD59 deficiency.PNH pts develop thrombotic complications like Budd-Chiari + pancytopenia / aplastic anemia
[…] of methylmalonyl CoA forms succinyl CoA, which enters the TCA.
Isomerization of methylmalonyl CoA forms succinyl CoA, which enters the TCA.Defects in this isomerization reaction lead to the development of methylmalonic acidemia.
[…] is the most common benign liver tumor.
Cavernous hemangioma is the most common benign liver tumor.Do not biopsy – can lead to fatal hemorrhage and is of low diagnostic yield!
The JAK2 receptor is a […] kinase.
The JAK2 receptor is a cytoplasmic tyrosine kinase.Polycythemia vera
99mmTc-pertechnetate scan detects the presence of […].
99mmTc-pertechnetate scan detects the presence of gastric mucosa.Meckel
[…] of acyclovir by a viral thymidine kinase is the first (and rate-limiting) step in the conversion of acyclovir to its active triphosphate form.
Monophosphorylation of acyclovir by a viral thymidine kinase is the first (and rate-limiting) step in the conversion of acyclovir to its active triphosphate form.
[…] are distinct foci found within euk cells that are involved in mRNA regulation and turnover.
P bodies are distinct foci found within euk cells that are involved in mRNA regulation and turnover.Play a fundamental role in translation repression and mRNA decay, contain numerous proteins inc RNA exonucleases / decapping enzymes / silencing – also seem to function as mRNA storage
[…] is an agonist of GABAB receptors and is used to treat spastic conditions.
Baclofen is an agonist of GABAB receptors and is used to treat spastic conditions.
The only GLUT transporter responsive to insulin is […].
The only GLUT transporter responsive to insulin is GLUT-4.Skeletal muscle cells & adipocytes
G6PD is part of the […] phase of the HMP shunt.
G6PD is part of the oxidative phase of the HMP shunt.G6P –> 6-phosphogluconate
What lab value should be determined if temporal arteritis is suspected? […]
What lab value should be determined if temporal arteritis is suspected? ESRThen temp art bx to confirm
Anthracyclines lead to […] cardiomyopathy.
Anthracyclines lead to dilated cardiomyopathy.